Instruction Manual
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The iGyro™3xtra ushers in the second generation of the iGyro family. The new iGyro™3xtra boasts a completely revised set-up procedure and regulatory algorithm, expanded features and enormously enhanced performance, making it the new “State of the Art”. In contrast to its predecessor - the 3e - the new iGyro no longer incorporates delta and V-tail mixers.
2. INSTALLATION, CONNECTIONS The iGyro™3xtra can be installed in any position in the model - provided that it is parallel to or at right-angles (90°) to the direction of flight. The result of installing it at an angle would be mixed corrective effect. For example: a gust affecting the aileron axis might cause the gyro to correct the elevator and rudder at the same time. Mount the iGyro on a clean, smooth surface, then connect it to the receiver using the patch leads supplied.
The servos can be connected to the outputs once you have completed the connections at the receiver end. Now switch the system on – and your servos will move exactly as programmed at the transmitter. Check the Gain input: in the centre position the gyro function is disabled: all LEDs are off. If you now move the Gain control from 0 to +100 % you activate range A: as standard all LEDs now light up green to indicate normal damping mode.
4. SETTING UP There are two different procedures: one for a model which has already been test-flown without a gyro, and the second for a new, untried model: a) New model - Set the installed position - Test-fly the model including trims, differential, etc.
do not worry about the direction of travel, as this is only intended as a supplementary indicator in case the LEDs are not in your line of sight. Once the iGyro has detected the movement, the elevator outputs will return to neutral. If the elevators only return slowly to the neutral position, then you did not raise the tail high enough; in this case repeat the procedure. The next step is to move the model’s tail briskly to the right.
- The AILE LEDs light up red: move the aileron stick on the transmitter to the left-hand end-point press the button - The ELEV LEDs light up green: move the elevator stick on the transmitter to the bottom end-point (back) press the button - The ELEV LEDs light up red: move the elevator stick on the transmitter to the top end-point (forward) press the button - The RUDDER LED lights up green: move the rudder stick on the transmitter to the right-hand endpoint press the button - The RUDDER LED lig
4.3. GAIN ADJUSTMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL AXES All the settings of the iGyro™3xtra can be adjusted using a smartphone running Mobil Terminal and the BlueCom™ Adapter, or using the PC Terminal program and USB Interface Adapter. The adjustment most commonly required is the fine-tuning of gain on individual axes. The Gain channel adjusts gyro gain on all axes simultaneously, whereas the feature described below enables you to fine-tune the gain on individual axes - without additional equipment.
5. ADDITIONAL FEATURES The default settings of the iGyro™3xtra are ideal for the vast majority of pilots. Nevertheless, we have incorporated a range of Expert functions in order to cover all possible applications. - Attitude Assist: We selected the term Attitude Assist because the iGyro’s “heading” differs significantly from the Hold modes of other manufacturers.
- Airspeed factor: This value defines the progression of gyro gain as airspeed changes. The setting only has a function if the GPS II is plugged into the gyro’s MISC socket. Increase the airspeed factor if the model displays good gyro performance at low and medium speed, but tends to oscillate at high speed. 6. SET CONTENTS - iGyro™3xtra - 6 x 3-core patch-lead, 20 cm - 1 x self-adhesive pad - Operating instructions in german and english - Quickstart manual 14,50mm 29,40 mm 7.
8. SERVICE NOTE We make every effort to provide a good service to our customers, and have now established a Support Forum which covers all queries relating to our products. This helps us considerably, as we no longer have to answer frequently asked questions again and again. At the same time it gives you the opportunity to obtain assistance all round the clock, and even at weekends. The answers come from the PowerBox team, which guarantees that the answers are correct.
We accept no liability for transit damage or loss of your shipment. If you wish to make a claim under guarantee, please send the device to the following address, together with proof of purchase and a description of the defect: SERVICE ADDRESS PowerBox-Systems GmbH Ludwig-Auer-Straße 5 D-86609 Donauwoerth Germany 10.
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